How to pronounce crase
Say it like KRAYZ. Crase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of crase
American and British speakers say crase in essentially the same way: /kreɪz/ in the US and /kreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYZ.
What does crase mean?
- Early Modern spelling of craze (“break into pieces, crack”).
Words that rhyme with crase
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crase.
Words that sound like crase
Questions about saying crase
How do you pronounce crase?
Say KRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /kreɪz/. In British English it is /kreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crase?
Crase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say crase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kreɪz/ and the British form is /kreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as crase?
Crase sounds the same as craze in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.